Recruitment, Retention, &Training Update Israel Custodio, MLS Interim Assistant Director of ELD Water and Wastewater Commission Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Austin Water Organization Chart Current Org Chart 2 Recruitment & Retention 3 Vacancy Percentage by Fiscal Year 14.56% 14.03% 13.96% 12.78% 11.25% 10.55% 10.71% 10.32% 11.63% 12.02% 11.33% 11.40% 10.86% 11.76% 10.95% 11.09% 10.14% 9.55% 10.35% 9.99% 9.70% 10.64% 10.64% 10.21% 9.85% 9.85% 10.14% 9.56% 8.83% 8.40% 8.94% 8.58% 8.58% 8.58% Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb 2022 2023 2024 2025 16.00% 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% 4 Current Vacancies by Age 7% 21% 1% 40% 1) Less than 3 Months 2) 3-6 Months 3) 6-12 Months 4) 1-2 Years 5) Greater than 2 years 31% 5 Positions Filled Vs. Separations 336 298 190 179 218 120 269 135 Positions Filled Seperations 95 46 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 6 Separations by Source 2025 YTD 2025 6 18 5 18 47 2024 16 30 31 62 139 2023 18 31 2022 4 15 40 49 38 2021 7 13 31 2020 10 43 24 21 45 120 31 107 80 179 81 178 Deceased Terminated Retired Transferred Resigned 7 Training 8 Training In Action Operational Training Division On Boarding Training Technical Job Skills Training Licensure Training 9 The Future is Now 10 Questions?
HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE CITY OF AUSTIN DOWNTOWN COMMISSION David Gray Homeless Strategy Officer City of Austin Est. Homeless Population: 6,300 People Exiting Homelessness: 3,000 (50% increase from 2022) Unique People Served: 24,300 (60% increase from 2022) First-Time Service Recipients: 8,400 (72% increase from 2022) Chronic Homeless Rate: 30% 2023 AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM (HRS) DATA/METRICS HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE ESTABLISHED DECEMBER 2023 The Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) collaborates with public agencies, community organizations, and individuals to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. Homeless Strategy Office Core Objectives 1. Manage the City of Austin’s homeless response resources, including 80+ contracts with various providers. 2. Create and support opportunities to produce more shelter and housing options for people experiencing homelessness. 3. Prioritize and coordinate cleanups and closures of encampments on public land. 4. Collaborate with research partners to incorporate best practices into services. 5. Proactively communicate the City of Austin’s efforts to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. 6. Broaden the base of financial support for local initiatives and organizations. HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS Homeless Prevention: Activities that support households at-risk of homelessness. Street Outreach: Activities that meet the immediate needs of people living unsheltered. Public Space Management: Activities that ensure public spaces are safe, accessible, and welcoming for all community members. Diversion/Rapid Exit: Activities that immediately address the needs of someone who has recently lost their housing and become homeless. Emergency Shelters: Facilities that provide people experiencing homelessness with access to food, sleep, medical care, and safety. Rapid Rehousing (RRH): Activities that provide short- term rental assistance and case management services to help tenants stabilize in their new homes. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): A long-term housing model that combines affordable housing with case management and supportive services. PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: HOUSING-FOCUSED ENCAMPMENT ASSISTANCE LINK (HEAL) Austin City Council Resolution No. 20210204-049 • The HEAL initiative compassionately closes the most unsafe encampments in our city. • Everyone residing at an encampment is offered a direct path to shelter and opportunities for stable housing. • Two emergency shelters (called “BRIDGE” shelters) are designated for HEAL. • 71% of clients who enter shelters have been homeless for 12+ months. • Half of clients leaving shelter go to a housing destinations. 31 Encampment Decommissions 1075 People Moved to Bridge Shelter AUSTIN EMERGENCY SHELTER NETWORK CITY-OWNED SHELTER LOCATIONS Shelter Name and Location 1. Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) 130 semi-congregate beds Male …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number_________________________: Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation: WHEREAS the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s I-35 Capital Express Central project will lower the highway’s main lanes between Lady Bird Lake and Airport Boulevard; and WHEREAS the City of Austin has identified a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the landscape of Central Austin through the construction of "caps" and "stitches" over the highway (“Caps and Stiches); and WHEREAS the City of Austin has undertaken the Our Future 35 Austin project which is a community-centered initiative to create public spaces along the I-35 corridor caps and stitches that will reconnect East and West Austin; and WHEREAS the Caps and Stitches, while being built and once completed, will directly impact the quality of life for those working and living in Downtown; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is in the process of developing plans for constructing the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City has identified phases of the Cap and Stitch Construction which are: • Ceasar Chavez to 4ht Street • 4th Street to 7th Street 11th Street to 12 street • 38th Street to Airport Blvd. (Northern Cap); and • WHEREAS I-35 from Lady Bird Lake to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard marks the eastern boundary of the Downtown Commission’s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the Downtown Commission supports the timely and efficient planning and construction of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is considering several funding and design options for the roadway elements of the Caps and Stitches; and Draft WHEREAS City staff has presented funding scenarios to the City Council for consideration; and WHEREAS the Our Future 35 project has included years of stakeholder engagement and visioning for building out each full cap; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has provided options for shortened (800’) caps along the I-35 corridor; and WHEREAS the 800’ shortened caps scenario does not support the design and vision of the Our Future 35 project; and WHEREAS neither funding scenario includes design and construction of the full-size caps envisioned in the Our Future 35 Austin project; and WHEREAS: it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that funding of the Our Future 35 roadway elements should include all full-size caps. NOW THEREFORE we, the Commissioners of the Austin Downtown Commission, do hereby strongly recommend and urge the Austin City Council to fully fund the roadway elements necessary to …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number 20250416-005: Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation: WHEREAS the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s I-35 Capital Express Central project will lower the highway’s main lanes between Lady Bird Lake and Airport Boulevard; and WHEREAS the City of Austin has identified a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the landscape of Central Austin through the construction of "caps" and "stitches" over the highway (“Caps and Stitches); and WHEREAS the City of Austin has undertaken the Our Future 35 Austin project which is a community-centered initiative to create public spaces along the I-35 corridor caps and stitches that will reconnect East and West Austin; and WHEREAS the Caps and Stitches, while being built and once completed, will directly impact the quality of life for those working and living in Downtown; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is in the process of developing plans for constructing the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City has identified phases of the Cap and Stitch Construction which are: • Cesar Chavez to 4th Street • 4th Street to 7th Street • 11th Street to 12th Street • 38th Street to Airport Blvd. (Northern Cap); and WHEREAS I-35 from Lady Bird Lake to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard marks the eastern boundary of the Downtown Commission’s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the Downtown Commission supports the timely and efficient planning and construction of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is considering several funding and design options for the roadway elements of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS City staff has presented funding scenarios to the City Council for consideration; and WHEREAS the Our Future 35 project has included years of stakeholder engagement and visioning for building out each full cap; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has provided options for shortened (800’) caps along the I-35 corridor; and WHEREAS the 800’ shortened caps scenario does not support the design and vision of the Our Future 35 project; and WHEREAS neither funding scenario includes design and construction of the full-size caps envisioned in the Our Future 35 Austin project; and WHEREAS: it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that funding of the Our Future 35 roadway elements should include all full-size caps. NOW THEREFORE we, the Commissioners of the Austin Downtown Commission, do hereby strongly recommend and urge the Austin City Council to fully fund the roadway elements necessary to …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20250416-002 Date: April 16, 2025 Subject: Flatz-130 SP-2024-0298D Location: 7400 Zekelman Blvd, Austin, TX 78724 Motion by: Mariana Krueger Seconded by: Richard Brimer WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting: • Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow up to 11 feet of cut. • Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow up to 16 feet of fill. • Request to vary LDC 25-8-302 to allow up to 600 SF of building on slopes over 25%, and to allow up to 3,000 SF of parking area on slopes over 15%. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Decker Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Suburban Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: • 3:1 slopes will use the 609S upland seed mix with additional shrubs and trees provided near the base of the slopes to assist with stabilization. • The natural draw adjacent to buildings 3 and 7 is designed as a sunken garden that filters runoff with a trickle channel and pollinator plantings. • The site will meet full landscape requirements as specified by code despite the site being in the ETJ, where landscape ordinance do not apply. Notably, all parking spaces will be within 50 LF radius of a shade tree. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Environmental Commission conditions: 1. Reduce parking area on slopes over 15% by 10% 2. Incorporate bird friendly design and lighting where feasible VOTE 10-0 For: Hanna Cofer, Richard Brimer, Isabella Changsut, Annie Fierro, Justin Fleury, Ashika Ganguly, Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Jennifer Bristol Approved By: Elizabeth Funk, Environmental Commission Liaison
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 16, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Cofer called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Cofer, Richard Brimer, Isabella Changsut, Justin Fleury, Ashika Ganguly, Annie Fierro, Mariana Krueger, Martin Luecke, Haris Qureshi Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Sullivan Commissioners Absent: Jennifer Bristol PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stephanie Simmons, Buried power lines APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on April 2, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on April 2, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Ganguly was off the dais. Commissioner Bristol was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: Flatz-130 SP-2024-0298D Applicant: Ted McConaghy (Kleinfelder) Location: 7400 Zekelman Blvd, Austin, TX 78724 Council District: Council District does not apply in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: David Michael, Environmental Review Specialist, Development Services Department, (512) 974-2263, david.michael@ausitntexas.gov Applicant request: Request to vary from a) LDC 25-8-302 to allow up to 600 SF of building on slopes over 25%, and to allow up to 3,000 SF of parking area on slopes over 15%; b) LDC 25-8-341 to allow up to 11 feet of cut, and c) LDC 25-8-342 to allow up to 16 feet of fill. 1 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions Speakers: David Michael, DSD Ted McConaghy, speaking on behalf of the applicant Arthur Walts Mike McDougal, DSD A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Bedford was absent. A motion to recommend Flatz-130 with conditions passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on a 10–0 vote. Commissioner Bristol was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on Environmental Commission committee membership The commission nominated Commissioner Luecke as a member of the Urban Forestry Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Qureshi mentioned a development related to Tesla. Liz Johnston (WPD) clarified they are not within the City of Austin. Commissioner Brimer asked for an update on the request to hear about CAMPO. Elizabeth Funk (WPD) said the request was emailed and will follow up. Commissioner Changsut requested a discussion and action item regarding a planting and harvesting rare earth elements research project related to the …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 16, 2025 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at City Hall, 301W 2nd St, in a hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE Ed Ishmael, Vice-Chair Peter Breton Pat Buchta David Carroll Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Anne-Charlotte Patterson Nelly Paulina Ramírez CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Ishmael called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:31 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on March 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on March 19, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal was off the dais. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2. Staff briefing by Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant, Austin Public Health and David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office, regarding an update on the work of the Homeless Strategy Office in the downtown Austin area. The presentation was made by Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant, Homeless Strategy Office, and David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), which includes height allowances, uses, affordability requirements, district boundaries, parking standards, and design criteria. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Planning Department and Paul Books, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Commissioner Ishmael as Chair was approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. The motion to approve Commissioner Levinson as Vice Chair was approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Ishmael’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Cap and Stitch Initial Funding. The motion to approve the Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation was made by Commissioner Peveto, seconded by Commissioner Levinson. A motion to amend the recommendation as follows was made by Commissioner Breton and seconded by Commissioner Levinson. The amendment was to revise “Ceaser” to “Cesar” and add a “th” after “12” on the third …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, Apr 16, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, Apr 16, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair Michael Mcinerney called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:02pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney Armando Gonzales Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Christopher Wilson Amber Schleuning William Dahlstrom Curtis Wyman Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Equity and Inclusion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 3/19/2025 were approved on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, second by Armando Gonzales on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Had discussion on way ahead to sheperd Recommendation 20250219-006, creation of a veterans affairs office and establishing and veterans resource center, through the budget process. Chair Michael Mcinerney discussed future opportunities for commissioners to speak at budget council meetings for 3 minutes to lobby for our recommendations as well as recommending commissioners speak to their individual council members. Additionally, the chair mentioned a budget survey that can be done online and it takes about 5 minutes to complete. He agreed to send out the link to all commissioners. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. The Commission on Veterans Affairs reelected Michael Mcinerney as the Chair, and reelected Amber Schleuning as the Vice Chair on a 7-0 vote. 4. The Commission elected Bryce Laake-Stanfield as primary representative for the Joint Inclusion Committee and Christopher Wilson as the alternate on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. No future agenda items were mentioned. ADJOURNMENT END: 8:24 PM 6. Chair Michael Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, Armando Gonzales second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence was absent. The minutes were approved at the 21 May 2025 meeting on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, Armando Gonzales second on a 6-0 vote, Maria Brown-Spence, Cristopher Wilson, and William Dahlstrom were absent. .
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 16, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on April 16, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:04 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Susan Turrieta (remote), Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines (presided in person as Chair), Mike Reyes, Marcela Tuñón, Alex Navarro (remote), William Moriarty (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi Commission Members Absent: Amanda Marzullo, Judy Musgrove, Jesse Penn PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the February 19, 2025, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Tuñón’s motion and Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Marzullo, Musgrove, and Penn absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Davis Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Improvements project Project with Harutunian Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $2,882,682, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,382,682. Recommended on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Marzullo, Musgrove, and Penn absent. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for VXSmart utility billing customer service portal for Austin Water with Vertex U.S. Holdings, Inc. d/b/a VertexOne Software LLC or Watersmart Software Inc., for an initial term of two years and eight months with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,375,000. Funding: $687,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Marzullo, Musgrove, and Penn absent. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Garden Villa Lane Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project for Capital Delivery Services with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $8,426,181 plus a $842,619 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,268,800. Funding: $5,440,931 is available in Austin Water’s Capital Budget and $3,827,870 is available in the Watershed Protection Department’s Capital Budget. Recommended on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Marzullo, Musgrove, and Penn absent. 5. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the …
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Approved Minutes April 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison, Jonathan Lee, at (512) 974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Alejandra Flores (Chair) (In Person) Greg Anderson (Virtual) Awais Azhar (Virtual) Lonny Stern (Virtual) COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Betsy Greenberg CALL TO ORDER Meeting started at 6:08 PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There was no public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of March 19, 2025, meeting minutes. Unanimously approved on a motion by Commissioner Azhar, 2nd by Chair Flores. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2023-037 S.M.A.R.T. Housing Updates Phase 2. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to the City’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program, including amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code), to improve the functionality of the program. City Staff: Brendan Kennedy, Housing Department, (512) 978-1594, Brendan.Kennedy@austintexas.gov. Brendan Kennedy presents. Commissioner Azhar motions to recommend approval of the code amendment by Planning Commission, 2nd by Commissioner Anderson. Motion passes 4-0. 3. Officer Elections. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Anderson motions to reappoint Chair Flores as Chair, 2nd by Commissioner Azhar. Chair Flores is reappointed Chair on 4-0 vote. Commissioner Azhar motions to appoint Commissioner Anderson as Vice Chair, 2nd by Chair Flores. Commissioner Anderson is appointed Vice-Chair on a 4-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Anderson requests the creation of a zoning district that will allow multifamily residential buildings with single-stair layouts. Commissioner Azhar asks for an update on the status of the DB90 Fee-In-Lieu item initiated by Planning Commission; requests the item be added to the Code Amendments Gantt Chart; and recommends that staff working on the item engage with members of the Zoning and Platting Commission when developing the recommended code amendments. ADJOURNMENT 6:39 PM The minutes were approved at the July 16th, 2025, meeting unanimously (4-0) on a motion by Commissioner Azhar seconded by Commissioner …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday April 15, 2025 @ 9:30 AM- WEB/EX/IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Siegel), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris (Duchen), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), David Nichols (Qadri) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from July 23, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Resolution 20241212-133, the consolidation of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board to Building Life safety commission. 3. Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical technical code update on Items 42 and 44 on April 10 Council agenda DISCUSSION and ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve 2025 annual meeting schedule for Mechanical and Plumbing Board. 5. Conduct officer elections for the chair and vice chair of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 10) Christian Tschoepe – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: HFJV 183 LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0187 - 12931 Research Blvd; District 6 12931 Research Boulevard, Rattan Creek Watershed Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) GR-CO, I-SF-2, I-RR to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6 12219 ½, 12455, 12487 ½, 12489, 12489 ½, 12491 ½, 12501, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road Southbound, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, 6511 ½ and 6513 McNeil Road, Walnut Creek and Rattan Creek …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0187 (12931 Research Blvd) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12931 Research Boulevard ZONING FROM: GR-CO, I-SF-2, I-RR TO: GR SITE AREA: 4.41 acres PROPERTY OWNER: HFJV 183 LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 15, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2024-0187 - 12931 Research Blvd; District 61 of 14 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 4.41 acre tract of land that is developed with a vacant retail building with surface parking. The property has frontage on Research Boulevard, a Level 4/ Major Arterial, and Pond Springs Road, a Level 3/Minor Arterial. The front portion of the property along Research Boulevard was annexed into the full purpose city limits of the City of Austin through case C7A-77-003 on May 12, 1977 and zoned GR-CO through case C14- 89-0003. The remainder of the property was annexed into the full purpose city limits of the City of Austin through case C7A-97-004 on December 18, 1997 and was given and interim - SF-2 and interim-RR designation. The lots to the north are developed with an Equipment Sales use (United Rentals) and an Automotive Sales (NXTLVL Marine) business. To the south, there is a Convenience Storage use (Public Storage). The lot to the east, across Pond Springs Road contains a multifamily complex (Urban North Apartments). To the west there is right-of-way for the Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 Northbound frontage road and office uses, zoned GR. The applicant is requesting a zoning/rezoning of this property to GR to allow for retail uses (please see Applicant’s Request Letter- Exhibit C). The staff recommends GR, Community District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the GR district as it fronts onto the frontage road for Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 and has access to Capital Metro bus service (bus route #383) on Pond Springs Road. The proposed zoning will be compatible and consistent with the surrounding uses because there are commercial uses surrounding this site to the north, south and west. There is currently GR, GR-CO and GR-MU-CO zoning to the south, west and east. The proposed Community Commercial zoning will permit the applicant to establish permanent zoning on the majority of this property and to bring the existing retail structure into conformance with land use regulations …
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